Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, February 23, 2026 - 5:30 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2347588688575?p=zch7gsowSGLOzNCwSV Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Called to order by Vice Chair Chandler at 5:30PM. ROLL CALL Present: Bill Chandler, Josh Kapfer, Kerry Katovich, Sherry Stanek, Margarie Stoneman. Staff: Andrew Beckman, Kevin Boehm Guests: Nick Alt APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motioned to approve by Stanek. Seconded by Kapfer. Ayes: Chandler, Stanek, Kapfer, Katovich, Stoneman. Nays: None. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Urban Forestry Commission meeting minutes from February 2, 2026. Motioned by Stanek to table to the next meeting due to minutes not being provided at the meeting in paper form. Seconded by Chandler. Ayes: Stanek, Kapfer, Katovich, Stoneman, Chandler. HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. Urban Forestry Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2026 Page 2 To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. None CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 2. Election of Chairperson. Motioned by Stoneman, seconded by Katovich to nominate Stanek for Chair. Stanek accepted nomination. Ayes: Kapfer, Katovich, Stoneman, Chandler, Stanek. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding 2026 Tree Sale Discussion was had by all to determine the needs of the committee to have a successful tree sale with Nick Alt stepping down from the UFC. Alt provided details on what needed to be done yet. He will continue to assist with this tree sale. Chandler will help with picking up the trees. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.